Keg and Barrel voted most popular bar in Mississippi

March 7, 2016 at 2:06 AM CST - Updated July 24 at 10:34 PM

A bar in Hattiesburg was voted the most popular in the state.

The Keg and Barrel earned this title according to Business Insider. The magazine based their results on a popular app called Four Square which allows its users to discover and rate different businesses like restaurants and bars. The Keg and Barrel has been open for 11 years now and the owner, John Neil said he is happy that his bar is getting recognition.

"It's nice to have those accolades but we wake up every day and we are very passionate about what we do so we'll be doing the same thing," said Neil.

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